Blacksmith

Learn about the Blacksmith class in Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright! Discover its stats, growth rates, skills like Salvage Blow and Lancebreaker, and weapon proficiencies.

Hey there! So, you're looking into the Blacksmith class in Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright? It's a Hoshidan class that's pretty unique, focusing on physical combat with katanas and clubs. They've got a great Skill growth, which is super handy for hitting those crucial shots and avoiding enemy attacks. Let's break down what makes them tick.

Stat Growth Rates:

Stat	Growth Rate
Health	20%
Strength	15%
Magic	0%
Skill	15%
Speed	10%
Luck	5%
Defense	15%
Resistance	0%

As you can see, they're not exactly magical powerhouses, but they're built to take a hit and dish out physical damage. Their Skill growth means they'll be pretty accurate, and their Defense growth helps them stay in the fight.

Weapon Proficiencies:

Weapons
Katana/Swords, Clubs/Axes

This gives them some nice versatility in combat. You'll be able to use katanas and swords for swift attacks, and then switch to clubs and axes for some heavier hitting power.

Unique Skills:

Skill	Effect
Salvage Blow	When user initiates battle and defeats the enemy, there is a Luck % chance they will “salvage” a katana, naginata, club, yumi, or shuriken.
Lancebreaker	If the enemy is equipped with a naginata/lance, Hit+50 and Avoid+50

Salvage Blow is a really cool skill that can help you keep your weapon inventory stocked, especially if you're lucky! Imagine defeating an enemy and getting a free weapon out of it – pretty neat, right? Lancebreaker is where this class really shines, though. If you're facing off against enemies wielding lances (naginatas in Fates), this skill gives you a massive +50 to both your Hit and Avoid. That means you're way more likely to hit them, and they're way less likely to hit you. It's a fantastic defensive buff that can turn the tide of battle.

A Note on Obtaining the Class:

Just a heads-up, the Blacksmith class is pretty exclusive. It's tied to the Oni Savage class line, and there aren't many characters who can start as or promote into that. This means the Blacksmith is actually a missable class for most playthroughs! The only real way to guarantee you get access to it is through the skills, specifically Lancebreaker. These “-breaker” skills are super valuable, even if they don't directly boost your damage numbers. They dramatically improve your survivability by making enemies miss you more often. While the Blacksmith shares some similarities with the Oni Chieftain, like using clubs/axes, they trade some magic for better Skill and bulk, making them a solid physical combatant.